Thursday, August 30, 2012

Need a manufacturer & supplier of superior quality beef & chicken for the Philly Cheesesteak? Ask Liberty Bell Steak Co.!


Over 25 years old and going strong, Liberty Bell Steak Co. has been producing excellent quality beef chip steaks for what is widely known as the famous “Philly Cheesesteak”. Philly Cheesesteak is the favorite of millions of people, not only in Philadelphia but all over the US. Liberty Bell prides itself in offering “The  Real Authentic Philly Steak Sandwich Meat” for the meal that has become a Philadelphia institution.

People enjoy the true taste of Philly with Liberty Bell Steaks. Liberty Bell offers a variety of steaks of both beef as well as chicken, in a number of portion sizes and bulk packaging that will suit any customer’s menu. They do private labeling and can provide customized packaging for the customers.

Company History

Gus Pahides founder of Liberty Bell Steak was an independent food service distributor and looking to expand his family owned business. In 1986 he started Liberty Bell Steak Co. in order to better serve his customers with the best steak meat in the city. Today, Liberty Bell Steak Co. is headed by President and CEO John Vellios who has experienced continued growth and expansion over the years. Liberty Bell Steak Co. is recognized as an industry leader with distributors throughout the U.S and Canada.
Liberty Bell Steak Co. is a Federal USDA inspected facility that maintains the highest degree of quality control standards for their product.  The steaks are made from the choicest cuts of solid-muscle domestic steer beef.  They demand superior standards and consistency from the meat suppliers, with whom they have built strong and reliable relationships. It is their belief that business starts and ends with the customer and the success depends on meeting those needs best they can.

About Philly Cheesesteak

The foundation of their business is the flavorful sandwich steaks.  But when potential customers want to know what makes Liberty Bell Steak superior to the competitors, they promise these differentiators: 
  • dependability and flexibility for the customers
  • efficiency, proficiency, and rich Philly history
  • NEVER compromise the quality



For a list and description of available Philly Cheesesteak refer to the Liberty Bell Steak product sheet and website at http://www.libertybellsteak.com or call tel. 215-537-1256.

Friday, August 17, 2012

What's a Tandoor or Tandoori?


Tandoori Chicken is a spicy roasted chicken made in a Tandoor and seasoned with spicy yogurt and curry based sauce. Tandoori or Tandoor is an earthen oven used in India. It usually gets very hot, around 800 F, inside it. Tandoor barrel-shaped and run by using coal which burns at the bottom and heats clay interior.

The best substitute for Tandoor will be a closed charcoal grill. You can also use an oven, but it should be your last resort.

Tandoori Chicken is also spelled as Tanduri chicken or Tandori Chicken.

Ingredients:

10 pieces of chicken (drumsticks and/or breast with skin removed)
1 cup plain yoghurt
Spices:
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red chilli powder (adjust according to preference)
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon cumin powder
½ tablespoon mustard
½ tablespoon garam masala powder

Optional Spices:

A few pods of cardamom, a pinch of saffron, salt to taste

Note: You can also buy ready-made Tandoori Chicken Spice mixture or paste in any South Asian store or ethnic sections of big grocery store.

Preparation:
  1. Mix all spices with yogurt and butter to make marinating sauce.
  2. Prick the chicken and apply the sauce. Cover chicken and marinate overnight inside a refrigerator (at least 4 hrs).
  3. Grill the chicken in regular way. (For better result, apply melted butter to the chicken just before you grill.)
  4. Cook chicken until brownish (or way you prefer)
  5. Serve sliced onion (ring) and lemon wedges with the tandoori chicken. Lemon juice can be sprinkled on the cooked chicken to add zesty flavor.

Indian restaurant Taj of Marin is located at 909 4th Street San Rafael, CA. 94901 Tel #: (415) 459-9555